Should You Offer Discounts for Your Services?

This is one of the most common dilemmas related to the escort industry, and also one of the most debated topics on many forums. It's a complex topic, and it has multiple dimensions, so don't expect a simple yes or no answer, or some magic formula. It's more about learning to make the right decisions at the right time. Yes, it's easier said than done. That's why this article doesn't end here. There are no quick answers to important questions.

Most industries rely on discounts, and it's their strategy to make a good profit on slow periods. But the main question is whether this strategy is applicable in the escort industry? And if so, what are the circumstances and conditions to make it work?

It appears many clients and escorts are not on the same page when it comes to discounts. Both sides make valid arguments, but what if some common business strategies that perfectly work for others may actually harm escorts and affect their value and income? 

Escort agencies arrange the bookings for their escorts, and it's up to them to decide when and whether a discount is a wise decision. But if you're an independent escort, you have the power to make your own decisions, and whether you should offer discounts is one of them. Before deciding, you need to know what goes in your favour and what can harm your career.

Join the Escort Community

It's important to learn from your mistakes, but it's always better to learn from other people's mistakes. If you don't have escort friends, it would be wise to connect with other escorts in your area. Escorts stick together and watch each other's backs. Also, having someone to learn from, and to share experiences with, is very important and helpful. This way, you'll find out how other escorts work, and what their experiences are when it comes to offering discounts for their services. This will help you in making the right decisions.

The first thing every experienced escort will tell you is the importance of your escort profile <link to: “How to Make Your Escort Profile Stand Out”> and all information you provided. To avoid misunderstandings and unpleasant situations, your services and rates must be precise and clear. For example: are your rates negotiable or not, do you offer incall, outcall, or both, hourly rates, special service rates (if there are any), additional fees, etc.

Offering a Discount and Negotiating Prices is Not the Same

As every escort is different, so is every client. For some clients, service quality is more important than price. They know what they want and they will pay for it gladly. However, the problem is with the ones who always try to negotiate their way out of full payment. Is it in their nature to bargain, or they just don't respect escorts' work enough? We'll never know. 

Without mutual respect (at least on a professional level), it's hard to make a business deal for the benefit and satisfaction of both parties. If escorting is your only source of income, you're not allowed to make too many mistakes and poor decisions. Before deciding on a discount, always think about how it will affect your business in the long term.

Giving discounts just because a client asked for one, or in exchange for an excellent review, or even just to keep them coming back might not be a smart move. We'd say it's a bad idea. It's not giving a discount, it's negotiating, and that's a big difference.

Let's say the client is persistent in his intention to get a discount. If you give in to pressure and agree, in his eyes you'll appear soft and desperate for money. In the future, he will always try to do the same and put you under pressure until he gets what he wants. Asking for a discount is rude and disrespectful, so you need to stand your ground and value your work. Your prices should reflect your quality, not the clients budget. If you give a discount, it must be because you wanted to, and not because the client asked for it or because he pressured you into lowering your price.

Confidence and Discretion

It is not uncommon for escorts to give a discount to regular and trusted clients. Why is that? Because it is not an official discount that you'll find announced on an escort's profile. It is only for clients that earned that privilege, and it must remain between the two of them. That's why these benefits are reserved only for loyal clients who enjoy your trust.

If by any chance, you give a discount to a client who isn't trusted and discreet, the word will spread, and from that moment on, every client will ask (and expect) you to give him a discount. It happened before that client broke the deal about discretion and wrote all about it in the review. That's why you should be careful who you give a special discount to. If you decide to lower your prices at all, you should only give discounts to regular clients who are 100% discreet.

It's important to read the reviews on your profile, and reviews of other escorts in your area. You'll have insight into the characters of current and potential clients, and it will help you decide to whom you can give a discount. For more information and reviews you can visit review sites such as EscortRankings.cc. Search for your location on the site (if you are from Toronto, search for Toronto escort reviews) and you'll easily find escort reviews, ratings, and much more. Also, you'll find escorts to connect to for more information and advice.

Make Smart Decisions

Besides regular and loyal clients, many escorts also offer discounts to clients who want longer bookings or bundles. It can be a win-win situation, and there's a chance that the client will stick to the escort and become a regular.

Giving a discount for 30min or a few hour bookings will not pay off. But if the client wants to book you for a weekend, or for a few days as a travelling companion, you can consider giving him a discount. Especially if you want to have the advantage of being his first choice for his next booking. Nothing is promised, but if you want to, and you think there's a chance, go for it.

However, not every client has the same needs and expectations. As we said, the type of services and the period (length) of the booking depends on whether the discount will be an option. But before deciding about a discount, consider the amount of work you need to do, and is it worth it.

Better Safe Than Sorry

If you gave a discount to a client, and after some time he calls to book you again, be sure to remind him that your current rates are on your profile (or tell him your rates over the phone) and inform him that the discount was not permanent. That way you'll avoid misunderstandings and awkward situations. It's another reason you need to be precise and clear, and also why you shouldn't give discounts to unreliable clients.

Whether it is about time-limited discounts (new year, Christmas, summer discount), bundles, or longer bookings, it's much safer not to give official notes about it (announced on your profile). Once you announce a discount special, it can be very difficult to get back to your regular rate and to maintain the client base who will pay for it. There's a chance it will become a status quo, and your discount rates can become expected as regular. It's why escorts are so averse to discounts, and it's why they give this privilege only to favourite clients which they can trust.

Conclusion

The thing is, there is no general rule about whether you should or shouldn't offer a discount for your services. It's a personal decision, and it differs from escort to escort. You should listen to the advice and experiences of other escorts, but don't follow their words blindly. Instead, use their knowledge and experiences to learn and to make the right choices for you.